Define classroom management and explain its purpose
Identify factors affecting classroom management
Explain the importance of classroom culture
Describe the foundation of the U.S. Educational system
1. What are some of the changes that have occurred in the educational system that affect paraprofessionals?
2. Why is it important to learn about classroom management as an educational paraprofessional?
3. What sort of atmosphere do you think would be conducive to learning?
4. What do you see as essential in managing behavior in the classroom?
ACTIVITY
Quickly scan this article to find ways to build a community within your classroom at the beginning of the year. Be prepared to share and discuss at least one way to build community that would help establish the culture of the classroom.
Setting the Stage for Learning
- Define classroom management and explain its purpose
- Identify factors affecting classroom management
- Explain the importance of classroom culture
- Describe the foundation of the U.S. Educational system
1. What are some of the changes that have occurred in the educational system that affect paraprofessionals?2. Why is it important to learn about classroom management as an educational paraprofessional?
3. What sort of atmosphere do you think would be conducive to learning?
4. What do you see as essential in managing behavior in the classroom?
ACTIVITY
Quickly scan this article to find ways to build a community within your classroom at the beginning of the year. Be prepared to share and discuss at least one way to build community that would help establish the culture of the classroom.
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